Ranbir Kapoor, a Bollywood actor, will play Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The internet was buzzing with responses as soon as the teaser, which starred Ranbir as Lord Rama, was unveiled. The actor's casting was criticised by some, who said he wasn't a good match for the part, while others hailed the teaser. The actor has now responded to the criticism.

Speaking with Review Nation, Ranbir Kapoor said he doesn't think there is a single 'right' actor to play Lord Rama.

Ranbir Kapoor On Playing Lord Rama In Ramayana

When asked about his first thoughts after being offered the role of Lord Ram, Ranbir Kapoor said, "The first question that popped into my head was, am I worthy? Am I the right person, and why am I being gifted this responsibility to not play Lord Rama but represent him?"

He continued, "But very soon you understand the value, the responsibility and the noble intention of the filmmakers to present the story, which has been relevant for 4,000 years. It's deeply ingrained in our subconscious. So I don't think there's a right actor to play Lord Rama."

The actor went on to say that there is only one way to interpret this casting - Lord Ram's journey is being portrayed on screen by someone who has the 'right intention, belief, and faith'.

Ranbir Kapoor further explained that anyone with faith and the right intentions could portray Lord Rama. "All the people who have watched Ramayan, they all have their own interpretation of Lord Ram. There is no fixed face to it. Many people will probably feel like I am the wrong casting. Some people will say I am the right casting."

The actor further added, "But the honest truth is that the right casting for Ram would be any actor who has the right intentions and who has belief and faith in the journey of Lord Ram."

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About Ramayana

Ranbir Kapoor plays both Lord Rama and Lord Parashurama in the Ramayana. Sai Pallavi plays Sita, Yash plays Ravana, Sunny Deol plays Lord Hanuman, Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari, and Ravie Dubey plays Lakshmana.

Rakul Preet Singh, Anupam Kher, Arun Govil, Kajal Aggarwal, and Vivek Oberoi all play significant roles in the legendary epic.

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With a reported budget of Rs 4,000 crore, the two-part epic, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and supported by Yash and Namit Malhotra, is one of the most ambitious and costly Indian films ever produced. Diwali 2026 will see the theatrical premiere of the first installment, while Diwali 2027 will see the release of the second.